Biochar nanocomposite enhances detection of acetaminophen and uric acid in urine
In recent years, the excessive use of acetaminophen (APAP) has become a significant human hazard and social burden. Rapid and automated electrochemical detection has emerged as a crucial method for measuring APAP concentration in human urine......»»
ShotSpotter improves detection and response to gunfire, but doesn"t reduce crime, research finds
ShotSpotter gunfire detection technology has delivered as promised in terms of enabling police to quickly detect and respond to gunshots in two American cities, research from Northeastern University finds......»»
Common heartburn medications may help fight cancer and other immune disorders in dogs, researchers find
Researchers at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) have discovered that proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)—medications commonly used to treat heartburn and acid reflux in people and animals—may be effective at fi.....»»
South Africa: Gold mine pollution is poisoning Soweto"s water and soil—study finds food gardens are at risk
For 140 years, gold mines in Johannesburg, South Africa have been leaking wastewater contaminated with heavy metals. The acid mine drainage from Johannesburg's estimated 278 abandoned mines and 200 mine dumps includes uranium (a radioactive metal), t.....»»
Huntress adds Active Remediation and macOS coverage to its EDR solution
Huntress announced that its Managed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) product now includes Active Remediation and macOS coverage. Huntress EDR previously included proactive isolation to stop the spread of threats immediately, click-to-approve rem.....»»
New infosec products of the week: May 24, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from CyberArk, OneTrust, PlexTrac, and Strike Graph. CyberArk CORA AI accelerates identity threat detection CyberArk announced CyberArk CORA AI, a new set of AI-p.....»»
Shazam app now supports Live Activities for seamless background multitasking
Today the Shazam app has been updated to version 17.11, which adds support for Live Activities on all compatible iPhone models. If you own an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro model, or an iPhone 14 Pro, you’ll now be able to keep Shazam’s music detection.....»»
A fungus converts cellulose directly into a novel platform chemical
The fungus Talaromyces verruculosus can produce the chemical erythro-isocitric acid directly from cheap plant waste, thus making it interesting for industrial utilization......»»
Shedding light on the chemical enigma of sulfur trioxide in the atmosphere
Researchers at Tampere University have discovered that sulfur trioxide can form products other than sulfuric acid in the atmosphere by interacting with organic and inorganic acids......»»
Study enhances plasticity of spontaneous coagulation cast oxide ceramic green bodies
Spontaneous coagulation casting (SCC), a new type of colloidal forming process, has garnered significant attention since 2011 due to various advantages of a high bulk density and non-toxicity, as well as the ability to achieve dispersion and coagulat.....»»
Proteins modified in lungs offer clues to biological functions of bromine
Researchers at the Center for Research on Redox Processes in Biomedicine (Redoxome) in Brazil have identified extracellular matrix proteins modified by the action of hypobromous acid in normal and fibrotic lung tissues, suggesting a possible physiolo.....»»
Many microplastics in the world"s oceans have likely escaped detection, researchers say
Chemicals within microplastics that are found in our world's oceans and waterways, and in drinking water sources, remain of concern to scientists and public health officials. A new study that investigated the presence of the smallest particles of mic.....»»
Scientists develop new battery-free lactic acid sensor
Scientists at Bath, have introduced a breakthrough carbon-based sensor for detecting lactic acid levels in saliva—avoiding the need for an electrical power source......»»
Chemists use nucleic acid binding dyes as photocatalysts for a popular polymerization method
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Chemistry have developed a nucleic-acid-based photocatalyst that can precisely control atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP), a popular method used to generate a wide range of materials.....»»
CyberArk CORA AI accelerates identity threat detection
CyberArk announced CyberArk CORA AI, a new set of AI-powered capabilities that will be embedded across its identity security platform. CORA AI will translate vast numbers of identity data points into insights and enables multi-step actions in natural.....»»
New catalyst transforms carbon dioxide from industrial emissions into commonly used chemicals
A low-cost, tin-based catalyst can selectively convert carbon dioxide to three widely produced chemicals—ethanol, acetic acid and formic acid......»»
Landfill study shows flawed detection methods, higher methane emissions in Illinois, other states
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's method of detecting methane leaks at landfills is flawed, and emissions of this powerful heat-trapping gas are likely much higher than what is being reported, according to a new study analyzing landfills in.....»»
A spider silk sound system: Webs match acoustic particle velocity for long-distance sound detection
The best microphone in the world might have an unexpected source: spider silk. Spiders weave webs to trap their insect snacks, but the sticky strands also help spiders hear......»»
Research identifies mechanism behind drug resistance in malaria parasite
Collaborating researchers have discovered a link between malaria parasites' ability to develop resistance to antimalarial drugs—specifically artemisinin (ART)—through a cellular process called transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modification. tRNA m.....»»
Google just announced 10 huge updates for your Android phone
At I/O 2024, Google focused on making Android more safe and secure with the addition of features like remote lock, theft detection, AI app screening, and more......»»
Android 15 gets “Private Space,” theft detection, and AV1 support
Android 15 Beta 2 is out for Pixels and several third-party devices. Enlarge / The Android 15 logo. This is "Android V," if you can't tell from the logo. (credit: Google) Google's I/O conference is still happening, and.....»»